As huge fans of Shirow-sensei's manga, we are thrilled to bring you this game, which will allow you and your friends to play the part of trainee agents for Section 9. This is a huge passion project for the team, years in the making; in fact, game designer Alessio Cavatore first announced he was writing The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop Roleplaying Game back in 2023. Three years later, it is almost here!

Hello everyone! My name is Alessio Cavatore. I'm a game designer who has written many war games and role-playing games, too. And I'm here today to talk to you about the new game that I've written: The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop Roleplaying Game. What can I say? I'm really excited about it.

What is The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop Roleplaying Game?

This TTRPG is set in the cyberpunk world of The Ghost in the Shell manga. In this game, you're going to get to play one of the trainee agents in Section 9. So, you’ve got Batou training you into a full-fledged agent. You’ll go on missions, overcome challenges and probably some inner demons, too.

Why are you so passionate about The Ghost in the Shell?

Well, when I was 19-20 years old in 1992, the Ghost in the Shell manga came out in Italy. I read it as a young man, and it blew my mind. It was released in a serialised format, and I couldn't wait for the next month's issue. After that, I read all of Masamune Shirow's manga. I love the subject matter. The Ghost in the Shell is so seminal for cyberpunk, and for me, there’s nothing better. A lot of the stuff that came after is inspired, often very directly, by Ghost in the Shell. So, this is a big, important world that I love to bits.

What can roleplaying and Ghost in the Shell fans expect?

We're producing a roleplaying game with all the typical bits, like the GM screen, dice, and miniatures. But the rulebook obviously is the centrepiece. I truly cannot wait for you to see how gorgeous that book is. We spent a lot of time on the rulebook, adding the manga artwork and designing mechanics that feel authentic and faithful to this world, which has been very exciting. Plus, we’ll have a collection of Section 9 miniatures too!

How can I buy The Ghost in the Shell game?

In July, we'll launch The Ghost in the Shell: Tabletop Roleplaying Game on BackerKit. It’ll be a mix of crowdfunding and pre-order, as the book is ready. At the end of the campaign, when backers complete their pledge manager, they get the digital version of the rulebook straight away. There is no waiting.

If you're a backer, you can start playing immediately. The physical rewards will still take time and will come months later, but thanks to the digital rulebook, you can start playing right away. Which I think is a big, exciting difference from normal crowdfunding.

Why should people follow the campaign now?

If you register for the campaign before it goes live, you’ll get some extra exclusive rewards. So, if you're interested, I think it’s worth checking out early.

Is there anything else upcoming to look out for?

We're going to have a series of designer videos where I talk you through the parts I think are coolest in The Ghost in the Shell TTRPG, and I go into more detail on the game itself. We’ll also be sharing a series of Actual Play videos, recorded with my friends, who have helped playtest the game, to show you how it all works. We had so much fun filming those, playing, and testing all of this. I hope you all have as much fun as we did, and please join us on this great adventure. Thank you.

Based on the Pioneering Cyberpunk Manga

Explore an authentic, deeply faithful tabletop adaptation with a custom system designed by legendary games designer Alessio Cavatore and award-winning TTRPG writer Zak Barouh. This immersive RPG combines fast-paced, narrative-driven mechanics with the philosophical depth and visual flair that define The Ghost in the Shell manga.

Deep dive into an unforgettable sci-fi world with a premium rulebook filled with stunning art from the original manga, iconic tabletop miniatures, and missions that bring you into the story like never before.

• Designer Diaries
• Actual Play Sessions
• Live AMA with the Team
• Rulebook Teaser

To get exclusive pre-launch rewards and find out more, visit The Ghost in the Shell TTRPG page on BackerKit.